Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 47

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FEATURES

Math teachers to get

schooled in Common Core standards

Throughout February, the Blaine school district worked to prepare its math teachers for the new standards imposed by Common Core State Standards Initiative, which will take full effect next school year.

Read more about Common Core and its implementation in Blaine school district here.

Girls headed to state tourney in Yakima

Photo by Janell Kortlever

The Blaine girls basketball team is elite, officially.

Blaine fans might have known it all along, but with their win over Woodland in the regional round of the state tournament, the Borderites sealed their status as one of the top eight teams - the Elite Eight - in 1A statewide.

Read story.

Daylight Saving Time has arrived!

The clock skips ahead on Sunday, March 9 as the majority of the U.S. begins observing Daylight Saving Time.

Don't get left behind! Remember to set your watches and clocks around the house an hour forward and get a little extra sleep since you'll technically be losing an hour as we await the summer and the long, sunny days ahead.

Letter to the editor

The Editor:

Once again, Point Roberts businesses and residents have amazed me with their generosity. On February 12, Joan Roberts and Brewsters hosted the third annual Point Roberts Valentine for Sudan Wine and Chocolate Tasting and silent auction - and what an extraordinary evening it was!

For the full letter, read Letters.

See photos from the event here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Point Roberts Community Garden General Public Meeting: Thursday, March 6, 5 p.m., community center. Anyone interested in joining the Community Garden Group is encouraged to attend. Info: Rose Momsen, geonrose@pointroberts.net, 945-1266.

Whatcom County Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (CPROSP) Open House: Thursday, March 6, 6-8 p.m., Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck Street, Bellingham. Parks staff will present the plan and answer any questions. Info: 733-2900.

Pamela Poirier Artist Reception: Friday, March 7, 7-9 p.m., community center. Pamela Poirier will be showing a number of her paintings alongside some of those already on exhibit by her sister Nancy Poirier. Wine and cheese reception. Info:mark.robbins@prodigy.net.

Wine-tasting Trip to Woodinville: Saturday, March 8. All-inclusive trip includes tastings at three wineries, transportation, continental breakfast on the bus and lunch. Tickets $75 in advance. Limited room. Call Brewster's for more information: 945-4545.

Chili Cook-off: Saturday, March 8, 3 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Benefits the Point Roberts Food Bank and Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness group (PREP). Sign up to cook now. Info: 945-4042.

PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness) Open House Meeting: Tuesday, March 11, 7 p.m., Point Roberts fire hall. Kent Catlin of the Whatcom County Department of Emergency Management; Bob Jacobson, head coordinator for Community Emergency Response Team training and fire chief Chris Carleton will be in attendance. Learn how the community is prepared for a disaster. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.

Cross-border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers Town Hall Meeting: Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m., Tsawwassen United Church, 693 53rd Street. Learn about recent developments. Info: notowers.webs.com.

World Water Day: Saturday, March 22, 3 p.m., Lighthouse Marine Park. Celebrate with tea, coffee, or juice and cookies. Info: Ernie and Lola Loreen, 945-5175.

Miniature Art Show at Auntie Pam's: Saturday, March 22, 7 p.m., Auntie Pam's Country Store. All proceeds from art sales benefit the new library. All artists (birth to 150 years) encouraged to donate a piece no larger than 5x7". Champagne reception and silent auction of the pieces. Art supplies are available at Auntie Pam's. Info: 945-1626.

Trinity Chamber Concert Series Presents Point Roberts Wind Quintet: Sunday, March 23, 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105.

School Board Meeting: Monday, March 24, 7 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School, 2050 Benson Road. Info: 945-2223.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

CPR Class: Monday, March 10, 6-10 p.m., fire hall, 2030 Benson Road. Learn adult, child and infant CPR, choking assistance and AED use. The class is free, and the certification card is $5. Info: chief@wcfd5.com.

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Monday, March 10, 7 p.m., community center.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, March 11, noon, Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, March 11, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

PR Water District: Tuesday, March 11, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, March 12, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m. community center.

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, March 19, 7 p.m., community center. Info:historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

Cemetery District: Tuesday, March 25, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m., community center.

Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Mondays 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. To make an appointment, call 945-2580.

Free Taxi to Bellingham: Every Tuesday. Call 676-7433. Pick-up at Cordata. Info: 945-1640.

Point Roberts Library Hours: Tuesdays, 1-7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Knit Night at Point Roberts Library: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. Knitting, crocheting or other yarn crafts. Practice, advice, chat and hot drinks. For adults and grades 8-12. Info: 945-6545.

Point Roberts Writers Group: First and third Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., community center. Info: 945-6545.

Wackie Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Call for Thursday location. Info: 945-1934.

Point Roberts Art Group: Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., community center.

Play and Learn Storytime Sessions: First Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Point Roberts Library. Ages 3-7.

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